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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Users consistently praise Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for managing large datasets and integrating with other Microsoft tools. The intuitive interface and robust performance help streamline data management tasks, although some users note that licensing costs can be high, particularly for smaller organizations.

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Abhijit B.
AB
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Most used any My favorite Sql and RDMS tool"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is known for its robust performance capabilities, including efficient query processing.By using sql Server Query debugging is very easy . we can Implement all type of sql querys like joining multiple table , creating Views.im Used the sqlserver for managing all my data . that why used this frequently at dally basis . sql server providing very fast customer support . i my work in Kissan Konnect im responsible for writing Store procedures that why easy for query and intergration of with all apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

i want small improvement in finding store procedures and table filter is litter bit complicated. Over all Sql server is very Best Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RB
Product engineer
Renewables & Environment
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good application to interface with several software."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We can actually interact with sevaral data server and Which can exports in excel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Slightly lags a bit while opening application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vinicius G.
VG
Software Engineer
Information Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A good enterprise manager for relational databases"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It provides a fastic integration with other Microsoft products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

In my view, it is not as powerful as postgresql. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammad Asim K.
MK
Datascience Research Assistant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Using SQL server for more than 5 years"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like its reliability and robustness for storing and managing a large amount of data.

It's easy to integrate with other Microsoft products.

It has powerful querying capabilities that makes the work easier and efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its licensing cost is sometimes too much for smaller organisations. They should work on the utilisation of CPU resources to make it more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mahadi  M.
MM
Executive - IT
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Database for developing enterprise level applications."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Creating a database from scratch is very easy in ms sql server. We just have to download it from website and we are good to implement a application. We can also integrate it with various developing tools hassle free. I have to use every day microsoft sql server for mantaining our hospital HIS and also for generating reports. It's community is fantastic. We can get any kind of support within a short period of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

The new users might find the uder interface complex. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jaivir S.
JS
Lead Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL : A good data server solution"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I have used SQL server with many applications over the years and the best part I like is its integration with all standard applications. Sharing of SQL scripts is very easy. Connections with multiple databases are also easy. I've most recently used it with tableau and it works almost seemlessly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not a lot that I dislike but it does require some skills to maneuver around this product. That's why we have separate DBA's. I would love to see something like a GUI for SQL server just like data analytics software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Charles-Antoine B.
CB
Automation Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent product"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Intuitive DBMS on top of a well built SQL database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Nothing in particular seems to be lacking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saranya K.
SK
Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Data Management and Data storage. Can access and store the data easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Takes much time to export the large data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DP
Associate Manager Software Engineering
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Convenient & Reliable Database Server from Microsoft"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The most I like about it is the ease of use, reliability and implementation.

It performs pretty well under heavy load and ensures quick execution with minimal downtime. This is crucial for our business on day to day basis.

Ease of intergration with Azure portal is also very simple and able to meet our requirements.

Security is one of the fetaures I love about this tool. Our set of web applications are configured with Microsoft SQL Server and frequency of use is on everyday.

Online support is very good and can be relied on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I feel licensing cost is on the higher side. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MSSQL Good for beginner and expert users"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I really like MS SQL, I'm using this tool for more then 10 years Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Need to grab some cool feature from tood. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

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